Several factors may contribute to what causes urine to smell, and most of them mean you should consult your doctor, according to the National Institutes of Health. The reasons your urine has a strong odor include: -Foods, medications and vitamins can all potentially cause your urine to smell. For example, eating asparagus or pineapple can both change your urine's odor in different ways. -Dehydration can leave the urine more concentrated, so it takes on more of an ammonia-like smell.
Other causes of vaginal discharge. In uncommon scenarios, vaginal discharge after menopause could be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or certain types of cancer. If vaginal discharge doesn't clear up soon or is accompanied by pain, go to your gynecologist.
1 Vaginal bleeding is a particular concern in women older than age 50 years (or after menopause). 2  The risk of cancer increases with age. 3  Also, your vaginal walls may be dry from lack of estrogen, which may cause bleeding during or after sexual intercourse. When bleeding is not caused by your menstrual cycle, it is called abnormal or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. 2  This is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding during a woman's childbearing years. 3  Up to 10% of women may experience excessive bleeding at one time or another.